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– Frederic Funk and Jan Stratmann finish second and third respectfully to complete the first ever German podium sweep in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship (Photo by: Nigel Roddis / Getty Images for IRONMAN)
RICO BOGEN TAKES TOP STEP IN GERMAN SWEEP AT THE 2023 VINFAST IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN LAHTI, FINLAND
LAHTI, Finland (Aug. 27, 2023) – Today in Lahti, Finland, 22-year-old German Rico Bogen took the crown at the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship with a time of 3:32:22—a new IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship best time, topping Michael Raelert’s 3:34:04 set in 2009. He swam 22:52 over the 1.9 km (1.2-mile) ROKA swim course in Lake Vesijärvi’s crystal-clear waters, biked the 90km (56-mile) FULGAZ bike course in 1:56:17 on the day’s calm and cool conditions, and ran a 1:11:02 on the 21.1km (13.1-mile) HOKA run course to finish among cheering crowds.
Completing the podium was fellow Germans Frederic Funk (03:33:26) and Jan Stratmann (03:34:11), making it the first ever German podium in a IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
On the shores of Lake Vesijärvi in Lahti, Finland today, triathlon fans worldwide witnessed the return of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship to European soil. Male professionals and age-groupers alike took to the mild waters of Teivaa Harbour, ready to test themselves not only against the world’s best, but the region’s beautiful swim, bike, and run courses.
Americans Ben Kanute and Mark Dubric were among the early leaders in the water, setting the tight swim up from the get-go. The front group of 15 to 20 athletes formed a long stream, all in contact with one another until the second half of the swim. Defending IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Kristian Blummenfelt was farther back than most expected, with the company of American Sam Long.
A frantic swim exit featured a steady stream of men all within 2:20 of each other. Justus Nieschlag (DEU) was first out of the water in 23:43 with Jorgen Gunderson (DEN), Marc Dubric, Rico Borgen, Kanute and others out of the water just seconds behind the leader.
Blummenfelt exited the water 1:29 back, with Matt Hanson (USA) and Jackson Laundry (CAN) on his heels. It was a great swim for Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Sam Long as well, in close proximity to each other out of the water, setting them both up well to work together on the bike.
It was a true European showcase over the 90 km (56 mile) bike course through the Finnish countryside. With very low winds and a sprinkling of rain, weather wasn’t a huge factor as the men began to power through the rolling course.
Reminiscent of the era in Kona when German cyclists dominated the sport (circa 1990’s), five Germans drove the front of the bike, with Frenchman Mathis Margirier holding his own in the mix. Frederic Funk (DEU) moved up early in the bike to join Bogen, Nieschlag, Jan Stratman (DEU), and Maximillian Sperl (DEU), joined by Brit Joshua Lewis held steady in the front group, which continued to put time into the chase group behind them.
Funk moved through the field in the opening kilometers of the bike, with Long and Sanders putting in solid moves on the bike as well; until Sanders was delivered a penalty, he’d moved into tenth. The front pack continued to put time onto everyone behind them, however.
Funk was off the bike in 1:55:13 and out of transition in the lead. Margriere was hot on his heels, with Bogen, Nieschlag, Stratman, and Lewis all chasing.
Margriere and Funk ran out onto the two-loop, 21.1 km (13.1 mile) HOKA run course stride for stride, with Bogen, Stratman, Nieschlag and Lewis ready to put the chase on all within a minute back.
Sperl and Long lead the second group out of transition, starting the run approximately 3:30 back of the leading six men.
At just two kilometers in, 22-year-old Rico Bogen, who won IRONMAN 70.3 Kraichgau earlier this summer, made a surprisingly aggressive move to the front. He held onto his lead, running a blistering average pace in the low 3-minute range and putting more time into Margriere with every passing kilometer. Funk passed the Frenchman for second at 14 kilometers, and Stratmann passed him near the 20-kilometer mark.
Bogen soared across the finish line with a run split of 1:11:02 and a finish time of 3:32:22, a relative fresh face in the sport taking an astonishing win on the world stage. His countrymen and fellow bike powerhouses Funk and Stratmann were across the line within minutes of the leader, making for an all-German podium and all-European top-five.
“I think I’m the youngest world champion maybe, it’s really unbelievable,” Bogen said at the finish line. “The bike was really hard, but I had my running legs.” Bogen, 22 years of age, indeed has become the youngest to claim the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship title, surpassing Gustav Iden (NOR) who was 23 when he won the event in 2019.
Frederick Funk said after his race, “My goal was to be better than last year. I tried a few times to get away from the group, but the race dynamics were really high level on the bike. I tried to conserve as much energy as possible on the bike and play my cards well. On the run I surprised myself—I’ve never run that well. I think the run really suited me,” .
LAHTI, FINLAND – AUGUST 27: Rico Bogen (C) of Germany 1st, Frederic Funk (L) of Germany 2nd and Jan Stratmann of Germany 3rd on the podium of the 2023 Ironman World Championships on August 27, 2023 in Lahti, Finland. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
Top five professional men’s results:
NAME
SWIM
BIKE
RUN
FINISH
1. Rico Bogen
DEU
0:22:52
1:56:17
1:11:02
3:32:22
2. Frederic Funk
DEU
0:23:10
1:55:14
1:12:21
3:33:26
3. Jan Stratmann
DEU
0:23:02
1:55:56
1:12:40
3:34:11
4. Mathis Margirier
FRA
0:23:01
1:55:43
1:13:59
3:35:05
5. Joshua Lewis
GBR
0:23:03
1:56:14
1:15:12
3:36:45
For more information about the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship event, please visit www.ironman.com/im703-world-championship-2023. To learn more about the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and series of events, please visit www.ironman.com.
LAHTI, FINLAND – AUGUST 26: Taylor Knibb of USA reacts after winning 2023 Ironman Women’s 70.3 World Championships on August 26, 2023 in Lahti, Finland. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
BACK-TO-BACK: UNITED STATES TAYLOR KNIBB DEFENDS HER TITLE AT THE 2023 VINFAST IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRIATHLON IN LAHTI, FINLAND
LAHTI, Finland (Aug. 26, 2023) – American Olympian Taylor Knibb captured her second VinFast IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship title in Lahti, Finland, on Saturday. After exiting the ROKA swim course in the top-3, Knibb quickly gained the lead on the FULGAZ bike course and never looked back. Putting in a dominating performance, Knibb successfully defended her title as World Champion and did so with a new IRONMAN 70.3 best time of 3:53:02, beating out the previous best time of 3:53:03 set by Germany’s Laura Phillip in 2022.
On the shores of Lake Vesijärvi in Lahti, Finland today, triathlon fans worldwide got to witness the return of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship to European soil. Female professionals and age-groupers alike took to the waters of Teivaa Harbour, ready to test themselves not only against the world’s best, but the region’s beautiful swim, bike, and run courses.
Pre-race conversations were dominated by two women: The fast-rising American star Taylor Knibb, and the sport’s reigning Queen—Daniela Ryf of Switzerland. Knibb is the youngest woman to ever represent the U.S. in triathlon at the Olympics (Tokyo 2020) and has wowed fans in each one of her appearances in triathlon since—yet she hasn’t had the chance to race an “on” Ryf (the five-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion and five-time IRONMAN World Champion). Both Knibb and Ryf have enjoyed considerable success this year and came into this race flying high.
Taylor Knibb took off out of Teivaa Harbour, with a group of about six others forming behind her in a lead pack. Lucy Buckingham (GBR) took over the lead about a third of the way into the 1.93 km (1.2-mile) ROKA swim course in Lake Vesijärvi, with Knibb staying hot on her feet. Brazil’s Pamela Oliveria was in the mix at the front of the swim as well.
Behind the lead pack of about seven, many of the pre-race favorites all formed the chase pack: Holly Lawrence (GBR), Kat Matthews (GBR), Paula Findlay (CAN), Daniela Ryf, Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR), and Laura Phillip. Lawrence swam aggressively, trying to bridge the gap to the lead swimmers, but they remained up front.
Buckingham was out of the water first in 24:43, with Knibb and Oliviera close behind her, just two seconds back. The second pack exited the water a minute and a half back, including Lawrence, Salthouse (AUS), Matthews, Ryf, Pallant Browne, Findlay, and Tamara Jewett (CAN).
After a lightning-fast transition, Knibb surged to the front almost immediately in her newly confident TT bike position. She continued to put on a show on the rolling, rural bike course taking in Lahti’s pastoral countryside. Imogen Simmonds surprised with her aggressive move to the front and ability to hold second for much of the bike course. Ryf, Findlay, Matthews, and Pallant-Browne stayed together as a chase pack, but all began to lose time to the hard-charging Knibb as the 90 km (56 mile) bike course unfolded.
Simmonds held her own, but it was Knibb at the front of the race all day long. The chasers’ gap only increased as the kilometers clicked by, to well over three minutes at the end of the bike. As Knibb began to repeat just what she did in St. George last year, fans began to wonder how large her buffer would be this year.
Knibb jumped off the bike with a split of 2:07:52, with Simmonds 2:09 back and Matthews, Pallant Browne, Ryf and Findlay rolling in at just over 5 minutes back.
Knibb made short work of T2 and was off in under 40 seconds—almost 30 seconds faster than Simmonds, next in line. She demolished the first 5 kilometers of the two-loop, 21.1 km (13.1-mile) HOKA run course in under 19 minutes, setting a blistering pace from the get-go. Her run form was spot-on, despite having struggled with a foot injury late last year.
With only Matthews and Pallant-Browne running in Knibb’s ballpark, the two Brits battled it out for third. Matthews held her own and then, with her strong, consistent pace, was able to overtake Simmonds late in the run for second.
Knibb surely knew the crown was hers long before she turned towards the famous Salpausselka Ski Jumps. The final taste of victory was sweeter though as she entered the finish chute knowing a repeat title was hers. On the heels of a 1:18 half marathon split, Knibb finished with an impressive 3:53:02 (her fastest IRONMAN 70.3 finish time yet) and heaps of pride on a day that rewarded her hard work, patience, and determination.
LAHTI, FINLAND – AUGUST 26: Taylor Knibb of USA (C) 1st, Kat Matthews of Britain (L) 2nd and Imogen Simmonds of Switzerland 3rd on the podium of the 2023 Ironman Women’s 70.3 World Championships on August 26, 2023 in Lahti, Finland. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
Top five professional women’s results:
NAME
SWIM
BIKE
RUN
FINISH
1. Taylor Knibb
USA
0:24:45
2:07:52
1:18:05
3:53:02
2. Kat Matthews
GBR
0:26:06
2:11:42
1:16:38
3:57:05
3. Imogen Simmonds
CHE
0:24:53
2:10:00
1:20:29
3:57:56
4. Emma Pallant-Browne
GBR
0:26:17
2:11:47
1:17:52
3:58:35
5. Paula Findlay
CAN
0:26:12
2:11:45
1:19:58
4:00:32
“It’s a long day, it’s an IRONMAN 70.3 and I’m just grateful to make it to the finish line and grateful to be here,” Knibb said at the finish line. “Some people were questioning my decision to race, but racing excites me and I’m just happy to be here.”
“I had a really good day. They don’t come always,” said Kat Matthews. “I’m a little disappointed that Taylor just ‘ticked off’ this race. I’m excited to see what she does next! I had full focus on this race, but all I’m thinking about now is [IRONMAN World Championship] Kona next month.”
The men take to the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Sunday. The racing gets underway at 7:30 a.m. EEST with the professional men taking to the water first followed by the PC/ID and Handcycle division at 7:32 a.m. then the age-group athletes will begin at 7:40 a.m. Live race day coverage of the professional men will air on Outside Watch starting at 7:00 a.m. EEST (12:00 a.m. ET). Be sure to also follow along all of IRONMAN’s official social media channels.
For more information about the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship event, please visit www.ironman.com/im703-world-championship-2023. To learn more about the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and series of events, please visit www.ironman.com.
PRO START LISTS REVEALED: TOP TRIATHLETES HEAD TO LAHTI, FINLAND FOR THE 2023 VINFAST IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
– Defending IRONMAN 70.3 World Champions Taylor Knibb (USA) and Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) headline professional field deep in talent
– Challengers include 5-time IRONMAN World Champion and 5-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Daniela Ryf (CHE), Paula Findlay (CAN) and Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR) among others in the women’s field; Ben Kanute (USA), Gustav Iden (NOR) and Lionel Sanders (CAN) highlight strong men’s professional field
– VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon set to take place in Lahti, Finland on Aug. 26 and 27, 2023
– Live coverage of both race days of the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon will air on Outside Watch
LAHTI, Finland / TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2023) – An elite field of professional triathletes from around the globe will descend on Lahti, Finland for the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship triathlon with women’s professional race on Saturday, Aug. 26 and men’s professional race on Sunday, Aug. 27. The professional triathletes will be vying for a share of the $350,000 USD professional prize purse and the title of IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion. In addition to the professional field, over 6,000 age-group athletes are registered to compete as they look to be crowned world champion in their respective age-group divisions. Live coverage of both days of racing at the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon will air on Outside Watch.
“With a staggering amount of world-class talent coming to Finland, we can all expect to see a hard-fought world championship and immensely entertaining competition,” said Andrew Messick, President & Chief Executive Officer for The IRONMAN Group. “Lahti will be an excellent host as the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship hits this beautiful Scandinavian country for the first time; athletes and fans of the sport from all around the globe are in for a real treat whether cheering on locally or watching from afar on Outside TV.”
Professional Women’s Field The women’s field will take center stage on Saturday, Aug. 26, as Lahti, the Finnish Lake District and its surrounding areas host a high caliber field of professional women. Reigning IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Taylor Knibb (USA) will look to defend her crown coming into race day in top form following another impressive year of performances. Top Canadian and last year’s runner up Paula Findlay will look to continue her run of form and challenge for the top spot on the podium while 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon third-place finisher and 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship runner-up Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR) look primed for a strong performance. With five IRONMAN World Championship and five IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship titles to her name, Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf can never be counted out and has continued to show this year why she is amongst the best triathletes of all time. Germany’s Laura Philipp will be one to watch following her recent success at the IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship Tallinn triathlon. Highlighting a large contingent of strong contenders include two Brits, 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion and 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 Word Championship runner up Holly Lawrence and 2021 IRONMAN World Championship runner up Kat Matthews. Australian Ellie Salthouse, American Jackie Hering, Canada’s Tamara Jewett, and many more of the sports most talented women will all join in the battle for a spot on the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship podium.
A full list of professional women’s field listed below:
BIB
LAST
FIRST
COUNTRY REP
1
Knibb
Taylor
USA
2
Findlay
Paula
CAN
3
Pallant- Browne
Emma
GBR
4
Ryf
Daniela
CHE
6
Lawrence
Holly
GBR
8
Hering
Jackie
USA
9
Philipp
Laura
DEU
11
Jewett
Tamara
CAN
12
Reischmann
Anne
DEU
15
Matthews
Kat
GBR
16
Pierre
Marjolaine
FRA
18
Salthouse
Ellie
AUS
19
Lewis
Danielle
USA
20
McBride
Rach
CAN
22
Pohle
Caroline
DEU
23
Oliveira
Pamella
BRA
24
Bergsten
Anna
SWE
25
Ueda
Ai
JPN
26
Mitchell
Olivia
IRL
28
Clavel
Charlene
FRA
29
Buckingham
Lucy
GBR
30
Lee
India
GBR
31
Stage Nielsen
Maja
DNK
33
Simmonds
Imogen
CHE
34
Watkinson
Amelia
NZL
35
Priarone
Giorgia
ITA
38
Jansen
Laura
DEU
39
Berry
Hannah
NZL
40
Morier
Emilie
FRA
41
Kleiser
Daniela
DEU
42
Bailly
Alexia
FRA
43
Noguera Raja
Anna
ESP
44
Lucas
Lottie
ARE
45
Kivioja
Kaidi
EST
46
Curran
Kate
GBR
47
Pohjalainen
Tiina
FIN
48
Gerß
Lisa
DEU
49
Guerard
Justine
FRA
50
Bishop
Sarah
USA
51
Iemmolo
Julie
FRA
52
du Luarte
Eloise
FRA
53
Addie
Laura
GBR
54
Paskiewiez
Nikita
FRA
55
Higgins
Brittany
USA
56
Stolf
Bruna
BRA
57
Cymerman
Amy
USA
*Subject to change
Professional Men’s Field The professional men will take on the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 27. Leading the field is Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt who will look to defend his IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion crown and add another world championship title to his already impressive resume. Fellow Norwegian and defending 2022 IRONMAN World Champion Gustav Iden will look to challenge his friend and countryman and add a third IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship title to his tally following wins in 2019 and 2021. Top American Ben Kanute stands ready to challenge the Norwegian contingent following a second-place finish at the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon in St. George, Utah. Denmark’s Miki Taagholt will be one to watch following a win at the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg triathlon and multiple top ten IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship finishes over the past two years. Additional global contenders will come from Germany’s Frederic Funk, Australia’s Steve McKenna, Canada’s Jackson Laundry and Lionel Sanders as well as Americans Jason West and Sam Long, and French dark horse Pierre Le Corre along with many other talented professional men all thirsty for a top world championship result.
A full list of professional men’s field listed below:
BIB
LAST
FIRST
COUNTRY REP
1
Blummenfelt
Kristian
NOR
2
Kanute
Ben
USA
3
Iden
Gustav
NOR
4
Funk
Frederic
DEU
5
Taagholt
Miki
DNK
6
Laundry
Jackson
CAN
7
Bendix Madsen
Thor
DNK
8
Long
Sam
USA
9
West
Jason
USA
11
Le Corre
Pierre
FRA
14
Nieschlag
Justus
DEU
15
Montraveta Moya
Jordi
ESP
17
Sanders
Lionel
CAN
18
McKenna
Steven
AUS
19
Teagle
James
GBR
20
Koolhaas
Menno
NLD
21
Azevedo
Filipe
PRT
23
Stepniak
Kacper
POL
24
Phillips
Mike
NZL
26
Bogen
Rico
DEU
27
Loeschke
Franz
DEU
29
Magnien
Dylan
FRA
30
Engelhardt
Adriano
CHE
31
Moody
Jack
NZL
32
Mann
Nicolas
DEU
33
Margirier
Mathis
FRA
34
Hanson
Matt
USA
35
Aernouts
Bart
BEL
36
Trautman
Matt
ZAF
37
Stratmann
Jan
DEU
38
Keulen
Youri
NLD
39
Rodriguez Hernandez
Tomas
MEX
40
Fabian
Alessandro
ITA
41
Hoffmann
Jonas
DEU
42
Stojanovic
Ognjen
SRB
43
Salvisberg
Andrea
CHE
44
Dubrick
Marc
USA
45
Kibby
Mitch
AUS
46
Ulloa
Martin
CHL
48
Costes
Antony
FRA
49
Quin
Charlie
AUS
50
Gillespie
Dylan
USA
51
Amorelli
Igor
BRA
53
Sosinski
Jack
AUS
54
Lewis
Joshua
GGY
55
Deckard
Robbie
USA
56
Gunderson
Jørgen
NOR
57
Fuentes
Gonzalo
ESP
58
Sperl
Maximilian
DEU
60
Thompson
Nick
AUS
61
Mattox
Miguel
USA
62
Wylde
Kye
AUS
63
Goodwin
George
GBR
64
Varga
Richard
SVK
65
Zorgnotti
Benjamin
PYF
*Subject to change
The 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon will kick off with the 1.2-mile (1.9km) ROKA Swim Course, which takes place in beautiful Lake Vesijärvi. A challenging 56-mile (91.3km) FULGAZ Bike Course follows and will lead athletes through the stunning Finnish countryside passing through the small towns of Kärkölä and Hollola and culminating with a steep incline just before returning to transition at the Sport and Fair Centre. The 13.1-mile (21.1km) HOKA Run Course will take athletes on two loops beginning indoors at the Sport and Fair Centre, passing inside the Lahti Stadium and tackling a long climb up Salpausselkä ridge before making their way back towards Lake Vesijarvi. The run path will showcase beautiful water views and eclipse the Pikku-Vesijarvi before culminating in an exhilarating finish line experience just in sight of famous Salpausselka Ski Jumps.
Tune into the two days of live race-day coverage of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon globally via Outside Watch.
For more information about the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship event, please visit www.ironman.com/im703-world-championship. To learn more about the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and series of events, please visit www.ironman.com.
– Under Messick’s leadership the triathlon event organizer became the world’s largest organizer of mass participation events expanding into road running, trail running, road cycling, mountain biking, and digital training platforms – Developed some of the most successful endurance sports series in the world including the IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 series and the UTMB World Series – Led transformation of the company over a decade through multiple ownership groups, ultimately partnering with long-term focused owners Advance and Orkila Capital, to support the future of endurance sport – Messick to remain a Board member of the IRONMAN Group following the appointment of a new CEO
ANDREW MESSICK TO RETIRE AFTER 12 YEARS AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE IRONMAN GROUP, LEADING COMPANY THROUGH SOME OF ITS MOST TRANSFORMATIVE YEARS
TAMPA, Fla. (July 6, 2023) – After 12 years of transformative leadership, Andrew Messick has announced he will be retiring in 2023 from his position of President & Chief Executive Officer for The IRONMAN Group. Messick will remain a stakeholder and member of the Board of Directors following the recruitment and appointment of a new CEO.
“Being the CEO of The IRONMAN Group has been the professional honor of my life – the most meaningful and purposeful work experience I have had – and I am filled with gratitude for the support of my team members, our partners, and the athlete community over the past 12 years,” said Messick. “I have given all I have to this job and my life has been enriched by the opportunity to build incredible events, meet athlete community members from all over the world, and lead an incredibly dedicated group of colleagues.”
Messick joined The IRONMAN Group in 2011 and led the transition of the organization from a triathlon brand to the world’s largest organizer of mass participation events with a compelling portfolio of hundreds of events annually across more than 50 countries in triathlon, running, trail-running, road cycling, and mountain biking, while also adding digital training platforms and programs for athletes. Key brands acquired or developed alongside the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon series include the UTMB®World Series, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, Epic Series of mountain biking events anchored by the Absa Cape Epic, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™, and FulGaz® virtual cycling digital platform. Throughout his tenure, Messick has tasked his team with creating and delivering opportunities for individuals around the world to experience the life-changing benefits of endurance sports.
Messick continued, “I am proud of the organization we have built with senior leaders and a global team of dedicated individuals who have been the backbone of our success. Combined with a supportive long-term focused ownership group in Advance and Orkila Capital, and a passionate base of athletes, the company is well positioned for the future.”
“Andrew and I first bonded 15 years ago over our shared love for IRONMAN and have worked together since 2011,” said Jesse Du Bey, Managing Partner for Orkila Capital. “It has been amazing to watch the business transform under his leadership. He has been a powerful force in growing The IRONMAN Group – endurance sport, and particularly triathlon – all over the world. We are all grateful for his service to the sport and look forward to his next chapter as a member of the Board.”
“Our partnership with Andrew and confidence in his leadership were critical to Advance’s decision in March of 2020 to acquire The IRONMAN Group while an unprecedented and unpredictable pandemic disruption to the live events industry was well underway,” said Janine Shelffo, Chief Strategy & Development Officer at Advance. “It is thanks to his steady stewardship that The IRONMAN Group has emerged from that disruption well poised to capitalize on the tremendous long-term opportunities we see ahead. I am grateful for his dedication and his longstanding commitment to inspiring athletes worldwide.”
Prior to joining The IRONMAN Group in 2011, Messick served as President of AEG Sports where he played a leading role for its sports teams and properties, including the Amgen Tour of California, Bay to Breakers foot race, Euroleague Basketball, and AEG China. Prior to that, Messick was the Senior Vice President, International for the National Basketball Association where he was responsible for overseeing the NBA’s network of international offices and for leading the NBA’s efforts to globalize.
Messick’s love for endurance sports played a key role in his decision to join The IRONMAN Group as CEO in 2011 and he has been a fixture over the past 12 years at hundreds of events all over the world. Andrew has completed four IRONMAN® triathlons and dozens of IRONMAN® 70.3® events, including the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship; has completed all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors; is an OCC Finisher of UTMB Mont-Blanc; and has competed in cycling events around the world including multiple Haute Route events.
Messick concluded, “Leaving this leadership role with IRONMAN is difficult, as my love for this company runs deep. I did my first IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 triathlons nearly two decades ago, long before I had any affiliation with the organization. What I have learned and seen at the races have been some of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I have always been a true believer in the life-changing nature of our races, our mission, and our brand.”
NICE, FRANCE COURSE UNVEILED FOR 2023 VINFAST IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
NICE, Fra. / TAMPA, Fla. (June 21, 2023) – As preparations continue for the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN®World Championship triathlon, taking place in two locations for the first time in event history, IRONMAN has today revealed the Nice, France course the men’s field will swim, bike, and run in the Côte d’Azur on September 10. The women will continue building on the Hawaiian roots of IRONMAN World Championship racing in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 14.
As a nod to the immense triathlon history that exists in the European birthplace of long-distance triathlon that is Nice, France, the race will be centered around the “Promenade des Anglais”, Nice’s most famous walkway – and an iconic location which has seen some of triathlon’s elite race to victory, from Paula Newby-Fraser to Mark Allen. Adorned by palm trees and overlooking the azure waters, this is where crowds will gather to watch their athletes dive into the Mediterranean Sea from the “Plage des Ponchettes” and ultimately cross the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship finish line.
vue promenade theatre verdure monument dedition jardin albert Ier plage mer bleu vieux nice promenade paillon montagne ponchettes
Beginning with the Mediterranean Sea swim, athletes will enter transition from the Promenade des Anglais and follow a double rectangular out and back course in the water, before embarking on one of the most iconic bike courses in all of the triathlon world. Technical and challenging but rewarding in its beauty, athletes will take in the rooftop villages of Vence, Gourdon and Tourettes-sur-Loup on the ascent, before they cruise down the “Route de Thorenc” and through the “Clues de Gréolières” on the descent, famous for its stunning feature film backdrop scenery.
The flat four lap run course will take runners up and down the glitzy Promenade des Anglais, giving them the opportunity to soak up the Mediterranean Sea and infamous Chaises Bleues (blue chairs) on one side, and the luxury hotels and casinos on the other, while gaining encouragement by the crowds gathered at multiple spectator friendly points.
Further details of the course are below and can be found here.
NICE, FRANCE – JUNE 26: Athletes compete in the swim section during the IRONMAN France on June 26, 2022 in Nice, France. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
ROKA SWIM COURSE: The ROKA SWIM in Nice’s ‘Baie des Anges’ or ‘Bay of Angels’ is a 3.8km (2.4 mile) open water swim through blue Mediterranean waters. Athletes will enter the water from the pebble beach at “Plage des Ponchettes”, just off the Promenade des Anglais, for an in water start and will follow a double rectangular course perpendicular to the Promenade. The swim is known for its clear, azure waters and swimmers will spot stunning views of the coastline and Alpes Maritimes in the background.
NICE, FRANCE – JUNE 26: Athletes compete in the bike section during during the IRONMAN France on June 26, 2022 in Nice, France. (Photo by Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
FULGAZ BIKE COURSE: The FulGaz™ BIKE course in Nice is a one-loop 180.2km (112 mile) bike course that is arguably one of the most spectacular and challenging out of all of IRONMAN races. Starting from T1 at the Promenade des Anglais, the course makes its way directly out of town and up through the hinterland of Nice via the beautiful villages of the Parc Naturel des Préalpes d’Azur. On the way up, athletes will enjoy the Alpes-Maritimes region, offering picturesque views of the Mediterranean Sea. The downhill is steep, requiring strict concentration as athletes navigate down the scenic canyon road, Clues de Gréolières, a famous movie backdrop. While there will be stunning coastline, and charming villages, this course will feature challenging climbs and technical descents with elevation gains of up to 2400 metres.
NICE, FRANCE – JUNE 26: Athletes compete in the run section during the IRONMAN France on June 26, 2022 in Nice, France. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
HOKA RUN COURSE: Get ready for a run lined with spectators from start to finish as the HOKA RUN course spans end-to-end of the iconic Promenade des Anglais. This four loop, 42.2km (26.2 miles) path to the finish will take runners alongside the famous beach clubs, the Chaises Bleues (blue chairs), and the monumental Negresco Hotel – all with the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop, before U-turning at the Nice International Airport. With each loop, competitors will experience the energy of the crowd as they tackle the flat, fast course, and push their limits towards the ultimate finish line.
Over the years Nice and the Côte d’Azur have staked a claim as a major sporting destination, hosting many sports events of a global scale. As the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes on the French Riviera in the southeast coast of France, Nice became the birthplace of long-distance triathlon in Europe in 1982 when it first hosted the “Triathlon International de Nice”. From 1994-2002, Nice was host to the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships five times. The triathlon became an IRONMAN® event in 2005 and Nice has been one of the most popular locations on the IRONMAN race circuit, hosting both the IRONMAN France races, IRONMAN 70.3® Nice France races, as well as hosting the pinnacle event in the IRONMAN 70.3 Series, the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon in 2019.
What they are saying about the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship – Nice course:
Diana Bertsch, Senior Vice President, World Championship Events, IRONMAN, commented: “An IRONMAN World Championship course is one which will deliver an unrivalled experience for our athletes, allowing them to soak up the culture of the host city, while also joining a part of triathlon history. Having visited Nice many times over the past year and having the city as the host for the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon, I can certainly say we are tremendously excited for athletes to experience this course for themselves.”
Yves Cordier, Race Director for VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, commented: “Preparations are in full swing as we look forward to welcoming professional triathletes and age-groupers from all over the world to our city in just under three months. Athletes will enjoy the amazing sceneries from the legendary “Baie des Anges”, the Promenade des Anglais and the Nice hinterland. Having raced in Nice multiple times myself, this course really has a ‘je ne sais quoi’ quality, and athletes will have to experience it themselves to realize how truly special it is.
Mark Allen, Six-time IRONMAN World Champion and 10-time winner of the Nice International Triathlon, said: “Some of the most impactful and memorable experiences during my racing career took place in Nice, both on and off the course. From the powdery blue water of the Mediterranean to what has to be one of the most beautiful and yes challenging bike courses in the world to the run along the Promenade des Anglais, Nice is iconic. Then add to that the sparkle and experience every IRONMAN World Championship event brings to a location, mix in the culture of Southern France and the Côte D’Azure, and well, let me just say it’s going to be an IRONMAN World Championship event and experience you won’t want to miss. You will cherish it and remember it forever!”
– Inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon scheduled to take place November 19, 2023; General registration to open May 26, 2023, and can be accessed by visiting, www.ironman.com/im703-phu-quoc – New IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc follows success of the inaugural Phu Quoc 5150 event in November 2022
IRONMAN ANNOUNCES PHU QUOC IN VIETNAM AS NEW HOST OF IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLON
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM / TAMPA, Fla. (May 26, 2023) – IRONMAN announced today that Phu Quoc, Vietnam will play host to the newest IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon in Asia. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon is scheduled to make its debut on Sunday, November 19, 2023, taking athletes on a fantastic tour of Vietnam’s largest island with turquoise waters and diverse tropical landscapes. General registration for the IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon will open on May 26, 2023, by visiting www.ironman.com/im703-phu-quoc.
“We could not be more excited to expand upon the success of last year’s Phu Quoc 5150™ race to showcase the remarkable beauty of Phu Quoc with an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon,” said Jeff Edwards, Managing Director of Asia for The IRONMAN Group. “Phu Quoc provides a true holiday destination race venue, easily accessible from numerous airports in Southeast Asia.”
The IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon will begin with a 1.9 km (1.2-mile) swim, starting and finishing from a beautiful white sand beach along the Gulf of Thailand. The 90 km (56-mile) bike ride traverses the southern half of the island, before the event culminates with a flat and fast 21.1 km (13.1-mile) run with a seaside finish.
Kien Giang Department of Culture and Sports Deputy Director, Mr. Cong Nghiep Le, shared, “We are glad to have the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 event in Phu Quoc, which is a statement of our commitment to promoting sports and tourism in the province. This event will showcase the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region while also providing a platform for athletes from around the world to challenge themselves and achieve their goals. We look forward to welcoming participants, supporters, and spectators to this exciting event and are confident that it will help to elevate Phu Quoc’s profile as a world-class sports and tourism destination.”
Mr. Quoc Huy Doan, Vice President and CEO of BIM Group, added, “Following the success of BIM Group 5150 Triathlon Phu Quoc, we decided to bring the first IRONMAN 70.3 event to Phu Quoc. This marks BIM Group’s unremitting efforts towards the vision of Pearl Island as an outstanding destination in the region, befitting its potential. The IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon will be held at Phu Quoc Marina Integrated Resort Complex, a large-scale project developed in multiple stages and a unique resort and entertainment destination built with international standards, residing in the island’s center.
“The partnership with IRONMAN also demonstrates BIM Group’s vision of sustainability, which involves developing high-quality goods and services that benefit the environment, inspiring a healthy physical and mental lifestyle, and improving the community’s lives,” he said.
Mr. Bang Trinh, Co-Founder of Sunrise Events Vietnam, affirmed, “We are thrilled to add a second IRONMAN 70.3 race in Phu Quoc to complement our first event in Da Nang, now one of the most popular IRONMAN 70.3 races in Southeast Asia. Having raced in IRONMAN races around the world, I believe the island of Phu Quoc represents an ideal destination with its beautiful beaches and world-class resorts and is certain to become a favorite race amongst athletes and their families in the years to come.
“IRONMAN’s impact in inspiring Vietnamese athletes to embrace triathlon and multi-sports cannot be understated. The mantra of “Anything is Possible®” is deeply rooted in the spirit of the Vietnamese people, and this new event will provide another opportunity for local athletes to enjoy the unforgettable experience of crossing the IRONMAN finish line while also offering our international athletes a taste of Vietnamese hospitality and culture,” he said.
Phu Quoc is the ideal Southeast Asian destination to race and relax afterwards, with the holiday island known for its white-sand beaches, local delicacies, and resorts. For those looking to spend time in nature before or after race day more than half of the island is a part of Phu Quoc National Park, featuring mountains, tropical jungles, hiking trails and wildlife, with the park declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2010.
The 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon will offer qualifying slots to the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon taking place in Taupō, New Zealand.
For more information about the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon, visit www.ironman.com/im703-phu-quoc. For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, please visit www.ironman.com.
IRONMAN ATHLETES’ CHOICE AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR IRONMAN AND IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLONS AROUND THE GLOBE
TAMPA, Fla. (March 17, 2023) – IRONMAN today announced the global results for the IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® Athletes’ Choice Awards, highlighting the highest-scoring events in a variety of categories based on athlete surveys from all the 2022 IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® races from around the world.
Out of the 50 IRONMAN Series triathlons that took place in 2022, globally, the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns race earned the biggest honor in Overall Satisfaction. Out of the 118 IRONMAN 70.3 series events that took place in 2022, globally, the IRONMAN 70.3 Rwanda race took top honors in Overall Satisfaction.
Results for the 2022 Global Athletes’ Choice Awards were gathered from post event surveys sent to all athletes who completed an IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 race. Surveys were based on a five-point satisfaction scale and encompassed multiple categories including: Most Recommended Race, Overall Swim Experience, Overall Bike Experience, Overall Run Experience, Overall Satisfaction, Overall Venue Experience, Overall Host City Experience and Post-Race Celebration Experience, among others. Nearly 65,000 total survey respondents gave feedback to decide the winners for each category of IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events, marking a major accomplishment for the winning events and their host communities.
Below are the top performers in each category for the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 Global Series events:
Limited spots remain in many of the most popular IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 triathlons globally. Athletes are encouraged to check out open IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events globally by visiting www.ironman.com/races.
For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, please visit www.ironman.com.
IRONMAN 70.3 Rwanda race takes top honors in Overall Satisfaction in the IRONMAN 70.3 Global Athletes’ Choice Awards – (Photo : Global Events Africa)